Wyoming's Budget Session of 61st State Legislature to begin February 13, 2012

The budget session of the 61st Wyoming Legislature is slated to begin February 13, 2012, and is scheduled to end March 9, 2012.

As you might guess from the title, the state's biennial budget will be the main topic of this session, with the redistricting of the state legislature the other leading topic.

You can directly access bill information from this link.

The legislature has an interactive web page with proposed redistircting plans, by clicking on this link, you may view the proposed boundaries of senate and house districts in your area.

A full list of state legislators, with contact information is available at this link.

AFFILIATION WITH NEW NATIONAL GROUP

During the recent board of directors meeting, it was decided that WABA would join the Agricultural Nutrient Policy Council.  We have been participating with ANPC since its formation earlier this year, signing on to several comments that have been submitted to various federal agencies regarding plant nutrient issues.  A recent blog posting on DTN regarding some of ANPC's activities can be accessed here.

NPDES Pesticide General Permit

Wyoming DEQ will be finalizing the WYPDES PGP over the next several months, and failing Congressional action to eliminate the need for these permits, will make the signed final general permits available in the near future.  If you are making an application that you feel requires a permit coverage prior to issuance of the final permit, please address a letter stating your needs to:

Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality, Attn:  WYPDES Pesticide General Permit
122 West 25th Street, Herschler Building 4th Floor West
Cheyenne, WY 82002
 

  Generally speaking, "What's good for agriculture is good for our members," and that's the effort we make.

  By becoming a member and committing to participate in the Wyoming Agricultural Business Association ..... your voice will be heard.